Transfer from Sofia to Rila Monastery and the Rila Lakes
Two hours each way, at your own pace. The driver waits and brings you back.
- Price per car
- From €138
- Drive time
- about 2 h
- Distance
- about 120 km
How to get to Rila Monastery from Sofia
There are two ways to get to Rila Monastery, and we will tell you plainly which one suits you.
If you want to get there on your own, at your own pace, without a guide and without a group, this transfer is the answer. €138 per car, about two hours on the road each way, and the driver waits for you and brings you back.
If you want someone to tell you what you are looking at, our guided day trip costs €95 per guest and includes the drive and the guide. For a couple, the transfer is cheaper. From four passengers up, it is worth comparing.
We sell both and we have no preference. Choose by what you want from the day.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive to Rila Monastery?
About two hours from Sofia, about 120 km.
Does the transfer include a guide?
No. If you want a guide, that is our guided day trip from €95 per guest.
Does the driver wait or go back?
He waits. Tell us how many hours you plan to stay.
Can we combine the monastery with the Seven Lakes on the same day?
It is a very long day. We recommend splitting it, and we say so even when it costs us a booking.
Is there a bus from Sofia to Rila Monastery?
There is a line, but it runs rarely and the whole day ends up built around it. If your time is short, the transfer or the guided trip is more efficient.